(qiáo) - A variant form of 桥 (qiáo), meaning bridge.

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· qiáo

A variant form of 桥 (qiáo), meaning bridge.

An archaic or regional character for bridge structure.

A variant form of 桥 (qiáo), meaning bridge.

Usage highlights

Stone bridgeWooden bridgeAncient bridgeBridge structureBridge pierBridge construction

Synonyms

  • bridge (standard modern form)
  • beam, bridge (archaic)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient stone bridge (古石槗) spanned the river.
  • They crossed the wooden bridge (木槗) carefully.
  • This character appears in historical texts as 槗 instead of 桥.

Collocations

  • Stone bridge(石槗)
  • Wooden bridge(木槗)
  • Ancient bridge(古槗)
  • Bridge structure(槗梁)
  • Bridge pier(槗墩)
  • Bridge construction(建槗)

Idioms

  • Repair the road and build the bridge(修路建槗)
  • Bridge of magpies(鹊槗)
  • Cross the single-plank bridge(过独木槗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 槗 is a historical variant of the standard character 桥 (qiáo) for 'bridge'.
  • Appears in classical texts and regional usage, particularly in historical contexts.
  • Bridges in Chinese culture symbolize connection, transition, and overcoming obstacles.

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